Coastal Oregon Residents Urged to Take Pets When Evacuating In Face of Possible Tsunami

Residents in Coastal Oregon are being asked to evacuate in advance of a tsunami triggered by the recent earthquake in Japan. The Humane Society of the United States reminds residents to take their pets with them if they are in an evacuation area.

"It is crucial that residents evacuating coastal and other potential inundation zones take their pets with them," advised Scott Beckstead, Oregon senior state director for The HSUS. "If it isn't safe for you, it isn't safe for your pets."

Pet owners should have an emergency plan that includes the safety of their animals, and always be informed about the potential for evacuation in their area.

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